Mr Omodei says he is confident his figures will lift after the federal election, when he plans to release some new policies.

“I’m not worried about the polling at all. There’s a very important poll and that’s the one that’s held on election day and I expect that while the federal election is being held that a lot of state matters will be pushed into the background, and I’m quite confident that our performance in the polls will improve before the next election,” he said.

It is interesting to note that the real reason Omodei is tanking it in the polls is because he, and other WA State liberals are such poor perfomers and frankly with the new one vote, one value changes to the voting system, will become long term members of the opposition.

Sat 1 dec

Sat 15 dec

Any of these dates for an election would have a historic ring.

The State Opposition Leader Paul Omodei says the performance of the Federal Government may be impacting on his polling.

Some Liberals say if Mr Omodei’s figures do not improve by early next year, he could be replaced by the Party’s Deputy Troy Buswell.

The Liberal Leader says none of his colleagues have expressed any concerns to him about his performance.

No Paul, the real reason is you are a dope and the rest of the “Opposition” are a useless rabble.

But actually November would be good. I could celebrate Ratty’s demise with a long hot day by the beach surrounded by reams of newsprint detailing the fallout, or failing that consoling myself with a trip to the movies and a nice long walk around Circular Quay. As it is, I’m loving the heavy drama on the political front right now – the drama, the uncertainty!

Really, Mark?

Andrew, 2-3% is my recollection from the pol sci literature – remember that federal electorates are much larger by population than most state electorates, often have less of a community of interest, and not as much scope (until recently) for porkbarrelling.

I’m sorry that I don’t have time to check references on it – but I’ve got a few more hours’ work to do tonight before I’m done, and then I’m going to be too tired.

http://ambit-gambit.nationalforum.com.au/archives/002194.html

Labor Senator Robert Ray also asked if an investigation had been launched into claims Senator Heffernan pretended to be a member of ASIO while speaking to the manager of Queensland’s Cubbie Station.

Senator Ray says Senator Heffernan’s sense of humour could get him into trouble.

“Could he also confirm that Senator Heffernan has boasted that he impersonates Senator Barnaby Joyce… and rings Queensland constituents of Mr Joyce and asks them what they think of Senator Heffernan,” he said.

I wonder if Senator Heffernan is up for re-election ?